Howard Herrmann, M.D.Professor of Medicine and Professor of Medicine in Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Director, Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

23rd Annual Cardiology Conference

OVERVIEW

This innovative and provocative presentation will examine many long held practices in the management of diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Directed at both primary care physicians, as well as specialists in cardiac care, a nationally recognized faculty will address controversial issues and long held paradigms ranging from the utilization of anti-platelet therapy, the gap in practice protocols for ablation in atrial fibrillation, new data on the benefits of heart healthy diets, the changing recommendations for aspirin therapy in primary prevention and many more practical issues across the broad spectrum of cardiology. This conference will provide clinical data for ready application into practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This symposium has been designed to provide physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals current data regarding management and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

1) Explain variations in cardiac care and identify the rationale for these differences

2) Interpret current controversies in cardiology

3) Determine when patients should be referred for an atrial fibrillation ablation

4) Apply results of the randomized clinical trials to better utilize new and existing therapies

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of MEDICUSCME and Christiana Care Health System. MEDICUSCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION

MEDICUSCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE AND INDEPENDENCE

It is the policy of MEDICUSCME to ensure all its sponsored educational activities are planned, developed, and conducted in accordance with the ACCME’s Essential Areas and Policies. In accordance with ACCME requirements, MEDICUSCME has Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policies that are designed to ensure that all sponsored educational activities are fair, balanced, independent, evidence-based and based on scientific rigor.

Accommodations

There are several hotels near the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, ranging from family/economy accommodations to an upscale/corporate inn.